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Bestowal Dialogue

'You have returned just in time, for it seems the meeting is soon to commence. Spies have reported large enemy groups moving toward Orodruin from different strongholds in Gorgoroth. They appear to be making for Amon Thaur, a structure on the side of Mount Doom.

'Are you prepared? Speak to me when you are ready to leave, but do not take too long! Time is short, and you must not miss this meeting!'

Background

The Meeting of the Masters is about to commence, and you have arranged for a disguise that should allow you to attend in secret.

Objective 2

Talk to Mithrandir at Cirith Gorgor, just inside the Black Gate

Mithrandir is at Cirith Gorgor, just inside the Black Gate.

Mithrandir: 'You learned much of value at Amon Thaur, but it has not eased my worries! Indeed, it has caused them to increase in potency. Where before the Masters of Mordor vied among themselves for control, and it seemed they might waste years on their infighting, now they have set aside many of their differences, at least for the time being.

'This is the worst outcome for Gondor, my friend. Mordor has been united beneath a common purpose. I... I do not know what to do, <Name>.'

His words hang in the air, unexpected and unwelcome.

'I need to think, my friend. I will call for you when I have decided what can be done. It cannot be long. It must not.